That's what happens when you have generational talents like Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase and difference-making superstars like Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson. It will be a massive disappointment if this nucleus doesn't capture at least one Lombardi Trophy before the guys start hanging their cleats and shoulder pads up.

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For the second straight season, Bengals use the franchise tag on Higgins, while they hope to ink a long-term pact with both he and Chase.

The Bengals designated Tee Higgins "as the team's franchise player, with the intent of continuing to work toward a long-term deal in Cincinnati."

Of course, Chase is widely considered one of the best wide receivers in the NFL and, since joining the league in 2021, has accumulated 395 receptions, 5,425 yards, and 46 touchdowns. He's also been named to four Pro Bowls and one First-Team All-Pro.

We break down the feasibility of Cincinnati's ambitious plan to lock up its star trio — and what that would mean for the rest of the team.

The Cincinnati Bengals are poised to dole out a lot of money this offseason with wide receiver Tee Higgins, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson all seeking new contracts.  Higgins,

Bob Harris brings you a big-picture look at fantasy-specific news and notes of interest from around the NFL with the Fantasy Notebook.

The Cincinnati Bengals and superstar wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase reportedly aren't yet close to reaching an agreement on a new contract. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Bengals and Chase "remain far apart" in contract talks on the heels of Chase's dominant 2024 season.